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Newspaper
Port Lavaca Wave
Location
Port Lavaca, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1976
Page
1
A system of heavy thunderstorms and strong winds has formed in the mid-Atlantic and may strengthen today into the first tropical storm of 1976. Winds near 30 mph. if 39 mph or more, it becomes Tropical Storm Anna. No land threat today.
Senatorial candidate Alan Steelman visited Union Carbide Seadrift plant and Victoria as he promotes a grass roots campaign. The Dallas Republican, a two term U S representative, cites door knocking as key to his 1972 victory and aims to unseat incumbent Lloyd Bentsen in November.
Cenovio Trevino, 37, was arrested on a felony marijuana charge after failing to appear for sentencing. Judge Joe Kelly forfeited Trevino's $25,000 bond and ordered out of custody with wait for sentencing at Calhoun County jail. Trevino had been awaiting sentencing with two co‑defendants, Sigifredo Gonzales and Floyd Phillips, who were found guilty of possessing 250 pounds of marijuana and are in jail awaiting appeal.
Calhoun Independent School Districts Citizens Advisory Committee of 76 to hold its fourth meeting Monday at Port O Connor Elementary. The 76 member panel is divided into 25 member subcommittees to study vocational education physical education and athletic needs and air conditioning costs for the elementary and junior high schools. Brief subcommittee resumes will precede private sessions. Don Ragin will chair the 8 p.m. meeting.
Local business and civic leaders meet at 7:30 p.m. in the Chamber of Commerce room to plan a community festival set for September. Civic clubs, schools and fraternal organizations are urged to send representatives. The group will study feasibility of a yearly period for community fund raising events and benefits.
Washington(AP) Health officials weigh federal liability coverage to rescue the swine influenza immunization program. Four manufacturers would pay initial claims up to 40 million dollars with the federal government reimbursing over 50 million, while insurers back 10 million and the government covers excess. Meriwether cites only 5 million pledged. talks hinge on coverage and premiums.
The annual Youth Rodeo Queen Contest affiliated with the August Calhoun County Youth Rodeo and sponsored by the Calhoun County Youth Rodeo Association will be held Aug. 9 at 7 30 p m.
Mixed drink sales in Port Lavaca and Calhoun County for April to June totaled 63864.70 dollars according to State Comptroller Bob Bullock. Calhoun County received 561.93 in remittance from a 15 percent share. city and county payouts totaled 2640.26 and 396.04 respectively to Mrs. G A Shirley Jennings. The 1976 Calhoun County rodeo queen contest sees 350 entrants, with jeans and western accessories required and no entry fee, for senior classification by the Texas Youth Rodeo Association. Contestants will be judged on horsemanship attire and personality, running a pattern and western pleasure riding, with trophies for top three. The queen and court will lead the grand entry nightly. more information from Mrs. Jennings or Pete Wright.
The Port Lavaca Wave piece traces the First Baptist Church of Point Comfort from a 1950 mission of Port Lavaca, its 1951 charter, and 1953 auditorium, noting about 300 members in 1976. It also covers Alamo Heights Baptist’s origins, several regional Baptist churches, and the 1967-1974 tenure of Rev. Sam Archangel, including remodels and new facilities.
Monday morning marks the start of Girl Scout day camp at the Brett farm on Highway 87 with visitors welcome. Other events include an Aug. 11 swim day at Point Comfort pool from 7 30 to 9 p m for registered Girl Scouts Brownies and adults. The first service unit meeting of the new year will be Aug. 12 from 7 30 to 9 p m at the Point Comfort scout hut where leaders will transfer records and equipment. Volunteers are needed as troop leaders assistants and organizers from Port Lavaca Point Comfort Seadrift or Port O Connor. call 552 6403.
Partly cloudy and warm through Saturday with southerly winds 6 to 14 mph. Highs in the mid 90s this afternoon and Saturday, Lows around 70 tonight. Boating winds 10 to 15 knots, seas 3 to 4 feet. Tides high at 7:35 p.m. today and 8:01 a.m. Saturday, lows at 1:33 a.m. and 2:43 p.m. Saturday. Sunset 8:21, sunrise 6:49. Sea level pressure 30.03.
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